The Beautiful Kandavan Village in Tabriz

Every city in Iran has a history, and every history has a lot to say about who we are and who our ancestors have been. They have left us with nothing but great heritage and history that even foreigners cherish the most. Tourists love visiting every site in Iran especially the Kandavan village in Tabriz, and they get amazed by the way every stone, every historic site has a story to tell.
The Kandavan village that we are going to talk about lies in the Northwestern part of Tabriz, close to the beautiful city of Esko. Looking at the pictures of the village you will see that it is a great rocky place which is very mysterious that you will find right on the foot of the great volcanic mountain of the Sahand.
The village of Kandavan has been a great tourist attraction for years. Visitors do not get enough of the view which is explained to be a mountainous site which has a lot of streams on its surface. You can even enjoy yourself clicking pictures on the green pastures of the Kandavan village that has so far melted the hearts of many.
An amazing fact about the Kandavan village that you should know is that it is even registered under the national heritage list back in many years. The Kandavan village has a lot to know about and it is even one of the best and most well-known rock villages that you should see at least once in your life.

The interesting part about the Kandavan village is that its natives still live in stone houses that have been dug into the rocks and hence it is the reason the Kandavan village is considered to be a living example we have today of rock architecture globally.In this regard let us read further to find more interesting facts about the Kandavan village together. 

The Reason Behind the Formation of the Kandavan Village

Thanks to nature and the activities of the volcano this great gift of nature was born. The Kandavan village faces much wind and rain which you can see being more effective mainly in its borders or the entrance that have unfortunately resulted in much damage to the village itself. 
According to some beliefs, it is said that the Kandavan village is related to the pre-Islamic era but how much this belief is true we can't say. 
It is also said that during the era when Mongols attacked Iran, people started digging the rocks and they took shelter in them. Looking at the Kandavan village on other angels we can also say that the formation can be a result of natural disasters such as a flood. 
The name of the village itself has comprised of two words such as kand and van which in the Turkish language means a village. Are you curious to know what the internal of the rock house looks like? Then read further.

The Rock Houses of the Kandavan Village

Starting from the floor of the house we can say that on its main floor, it is furnished with a unique glass as well as hand-woven amazing carpet to keep it warm. In other rooms, you will be able to see bread ovens that came from their ancestors used for cooking or even heating. 
The ovens in the rock houses look like holes that were dug in the floor itself and designed in a unique way that allowed ventilation. 
As you enter the houses you will see that all of them have been hacked with unique hand axes but are done carefully in an elegant way which you will not believe as you see it. 
Now you may think how do they even cook? Well, the kitchen of these houses are normally located outside the main room but at times they even cook in their houses using the oven we spoke about earlier.

The Weather in Kandavan Village

As the village is located at great altitudes such as 2,200 m above sea level it is considered to be a summer village. It has cold and pleasant weather but in winter gets cold.
As mentioned by some visitors you can face 180 days of freezing conditions in winter in the Kandavan village. So make sure to visit the village in summer and autumn but not winter if you are not a fan of the cold. On the other hand, as a result of the weather the occupation of the natives living there has been affected as well. How? The people of Kandavan village are mainly engaged in animal husbandry. On the other hand, rain-fed agriculture is also carried out. You will also see some being engaged in gardening. 

Things to Do and Places to Visit in Kandavan Village

The village itself is going to amaze you all to a great extent but still, some people love to see and explore more.Go ahead and drink the Kandavan mineral water. People say it has healing properties and this is the reason behind the huge number of visitors visiting there. It is cold carbonated water that is 10 ° and has a low amount of lime. Ideal for all kidney patients.

How to Reach the Village? 

If you desire to get there, then you need to follow the routes for easy access. First, keep in mind that if you are planning to go to the eastern part of Azerbaijan you can take the Esko city route. As soon as you pass from Skou and Sponge City, you will see a crossroad which is about seven km from the actual road itself.
The road that lies on the left will take you to Kandavan village. Human life is too short and often we do not get enough time to explore and see all the beauties in the world. Now that we are here showing you the best sites then go ahead and visit them to see how great these historic sites are.You can also find the hidden beauties and all about them on the official website of Lootke.com and plan your future trips accordingly.